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Win Projections to be updated soon
Pakistan emerged victorious with a convincing performance against Canada in New York, recording their first win of the T20 World Cup. The match saw Pakistan restricting Canada to 106 for 7 thanks to a strong bowling effort, with Aaron Johnson top-scoring for the Canadian side. In response, Pakistan faced early setbacks in the powerplay but recovered well, particularly through Mohammad Rizwan’s unbeaten 53-run innings.
The crucial toss was won by Babar, who chose to field first. Johnson’s aggressive start put Pakistan on the back foot initially, but the bowlers, led by Mohammad Amir, struck back to contain Canada. Haris Rauf’s crucial double strike further dented Canada’s progress, leading to Johnson’s dismissal for 52.
Despite a strong start, Canada failed to inject momentum into their innings, managing only 106 runs. Pakistan struggled during the powerplay but eventually chased down the target with 15 balls to spare, thanks to a solid partnership between Babar and Rizwan.
The victory was a much-needed boost for Pakistan in the T20 World Cup, with their all-round performance setting the stage for a potential turnaround in the tournament. The detailed match report will be provided soon.
